UAM Utility Designer 1 | Make Ready Engineering | Remote

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Holidays and PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship programs

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Utility Designer 1 to plan, design, verify locations, and capture data for utility and telecom assets. Training includes online EDT and up to 3 weeks on-site in Richfield, Ohio, with travel covered by per diem. Michigan residents preferred and remote work options are available.

The role emphasizes data analysis, safety risk assessment, and collaboration across teams to deliver infrastructure designs for electric utility and communications partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses as required.
• Proficiency in basic office applications and data entry; willingness to learn utility design software.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and draft professional correspondence.
• Effective communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Basic arithmetic proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Utilize software platforms to analyze and interpret field data.
• Record existing telecommunication and electric utility infrastructure.
• Identify and document safety risks and hazards.
• Apply engineering principles to design aerial and underground utility facilities.
• Transfer designs to other software platforms.
• Collaborate to propose infrastructure design solutions.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and report issues promptly.
• Travel occasionally (5%) for on-site job duties, projects, or meetings.

Skills

Read and interpret data

Effective communication

Basic arithmetic

Willingness to obtain certificates

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in engineering or related field

Tools

Outside Plant Engineering design software

Pole loading analysis software

Utility design software

Job description

Company:

Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations:

Ann Arbor, MI

Additional Locations:

Remote with training in Richfield, Ohio

Work Site:

Remote

Req ID:

229582

Position Overview

The Utility Designer 1 is responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility and telecommunication assets.

Training for this role will include 1 week of on-line Engineer Design Training (EDT) and up to 3 weeks on-site training at our headquarters in Richfield, Ohio. Travel expenses covered with a per-diem on days worked.

Michigan Residents Preferred.

Compensation Data

Starting Rate: $20-$25 per hour

Overtime: Time and a half after 40hrs/wk, average work week 45 hours

Job Duties

What You Will Do

• Utilize software platforms to analyze and interpret field data.
• Record existing telecommunication and electric utility infrastructure.
• Identify and document safety risks and hazards.
• Apply engineering principles to design aerial and underground utility facilities.
• Transfer designs to other software platforms.
• Collaborate to propose infrastructure design solutions.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and report issues promptly.
• Travel occasionally (5%) for on-site job duties, projects, or meetings.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses as required.
• Proficiency in basic office applications and data entry; willingness to learn utility design software.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and draft professional correspondence.
• Effective communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Basic arithmetic proficiency.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, solve problems, and address varied situations.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Prior experience in the electric utility or telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of electric hazard identification, equipment identification, or communication equipment.
• Familiarity with Outside Plant Engineering design and pole loading analysis software.

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Type:

Full Time

Travel Expectations:

None